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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.67, 536.49 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.67, 536.49 and 222.89 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.67 : 536.49 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.67/536.49 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.67x = 536.49 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.67x = 119,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,575.57/388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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